Bitcoin Cash Soars as MemeCore Takes a Hit

Bitcoin Cash led the gainers' chart on August 22, 2026, surging 32.2% to $295.41. The significant price increase is attributed to renewed interest in Bitcoin forks, with Bitcoin Cash seen as a more scalable alternative.

Zcash rose 29.5% to $784.10, making it the second-largest gainer. Zcash's privacy features have garnered attention as user concerns about anonymity grow.

Aave increased 25.4% to $124.21, benefiting from the broader rotation into altcoins. The platform allows users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies without intermediaries.

MemeCore fell 4.5% to $1.11, marking the largest decline of the day. Its market cap dropped to $2.51 billion.